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About admin

I would like to think of myself as a full time traveler. I have been retired since 2006 and in that time have traveled every winter for four to seven months. The months that I am "home", are often also spent on the road, hiking or kayaking. I hope to present a website that describes my travel along with my hiking and sea kayaking experiences.

12 BEST HIKES TWO HOURS FROM BANFF

Highline Magazine surveyed local audiences to create a top 12 list of the locals’ favourite hikes in the Rockies. They pared it down to a top three in each category. All trailheads are within a two-hour drive from Banff. GENTLE … Continue reading

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TREATMENT OF ALCOHOL ABUSE

TREATMENT OF ALCOHOLISM – The Irrationality of Alcoholics Anonymous By Gabrielle Glaser, Atlantic – April 2015. I learned a great deal from this article. My addiction practice was mostly based on methadone and narcotic addiction. I always believed that AA … Continue reading

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WHERE the WOMAN is the SCAMMER

The internet allows a great amount of anonymity. You must find ways to determine if the person you are considering having a relationship with is real. You can also consider the women in AnastasiaDate to be scammers if you consider … Continue reading

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WHERE the DATING SITE is the SCAM

Dating scams are increasingly common. The most well-known are Russian and Eastern European, with some of the most beautiful women in the world. Most Russian dating sites are full of women keen on relieving you of your money. But here … Continue reading

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ONLINE DATING SCAMS

WHERE the DATING SITE ITSELF is the SCAM WHERE the WOMAN is the SCAMMER According to the FBI, Americans lost $82 million to online dating fraud in just the last six months of 2014. Online dating scams are rife. Anyone … Continue reading

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GENERAL MEDICAL INFO

MEDICAL ADVICE 1. iamat.org – International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers. Provides contact information for English-speaking doctors with recognized training in 125 countries. 2. mdtravelhealth.com – Free, comprehensive, up-to-date travel health recommendations for every country. 3. who.int/publications. International Travel … Continue reading

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PILGRIMAGE ROUTES

A pilgrimage is a journey, especially a long one requiring repetitive long-distance walking or cycling, made to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion or often not. The saying goes, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with … Continue reading

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WEATHER

KNOW WHICH WAY the WIND BLOWS by Dan Lewis, Wavelength Magazine 2007 The big variable in the game of sea kayaking is weather. Not the “Is it going to rain?” kind of weather. Cruise by any kayak shop—they offer slews … Continue reading

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HOW TO LIVE CHEAPLY ABROAD

Have you ever dreamed of living in another city? London, Paris, Istanbul, New York or L.A? Staying in one place allows you to absorb the culture and heritage. Most countries let you stay for at least three months so there … Continue reading

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TO ROLL OR NOT TO ROLL

by Dan Lewis, Wavelength, 2006 No doubt rolling is part of the mystique of kayaking. What other small craft can be righted after a capsize, with the mariner still in the boat! But is it really necessary to learn how … Continue reading

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